Polar Expedition Express Train (LEGO 60470)

About this set

LEGO 60470 Polar Expedition Express Train sits in the Trains theme, with the box marked LEGO CITY. At 1517 pieces and a 2/5 difficulty, it is approachable for builders new to larger sets. The finished model is a polar expedition tracked vehicle in orange, white, blue, black and grey, and the orange-and-white body stands out against a snowy backdrop. The tracked chassis is the defining feature, better suited to polar terrain than wheels, while the cab windscreen, the guardrails on the rear bed and the shark logo on the nose give it plenty of character. Build the tracked chassis first and check that both tracks run the same direction and sit at even tension, then add the cab and bed; the tracks involve a lot of repeated parts, so work in batches to keep it from dragging, and fit the windscreen and guardrails last so they don't get knocked off. The 1517 pieces are split across booklets, with the box marked as volume one, giving a clear build order. It suits vehicle fans and anyone wanting a larger tracked vehicle as the centrepiece of a polar scene.